Program Analysis Officer

United States Fleet Forces Command • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Program Analysis Officer (Force Improvement Officer/Director) serves in the Office of the Executive Director (N02), Commander Submarine Force Atlantic (COMSUBLANT), in Norfolk, Virginia, and reports to the Executive Director (Senior Executive Service Level II), Commander Submarine Forces (CSF) of COMSUBFOR. The position is the principal advisor and executive leader for developing, implementing, and evaluating continuous improvement strategies across CSF, squadrons, and subordinate commands. It manages the Force Improvement program and aligns force learning programs with Fleet-wide goals, including readiness, operational excellence, and talent development. The role also serves as the Submarine Force Lessons Learned Manager and oversees the Force Lessons Learned database, policies, tools, and frameworks that support organizational learning. The position has direct administrative and technical supervision and performs a full range of personnel management functions. It is part of the Nuclear Deterrent Mission and may involve travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program; new Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver’s license and a U.S. passport.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
• Must pass the pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing; a negative test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the start date.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must meet the applicable military Selective Service registration requirement for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band.
• Experience and understanding of submarine operations sufficient to lead force improvement across a variety of problem areas in the submarine force.
• Previous command-level experience coordinating with Submarine Force commanders and executives, across TYCOMs and SYSCOMs, and up echelon.
• Strong understanding of organizational learning and continuous improvement principles.
• Detailed understanding of Service Title 10 responsibilities and the organization and functions of headquarters staffs.
• Professional knowledge of the functions of Military Services, Unified Combatant Commanders, and fleet commanders, including developing relationships that help achieve objectives.
• Thorough understanding of the effects of concepts, planning, and policy proposals on Navy interests, and ability to communicate Navy concerns to appropriate representatives.
• Program and/or project management expertise in defining objectives, setting goals, monitoring progress, and reporting outcomes.
• Ability to identify gaps in recommendations and assess their impact on operations.
• Ability to solve problems independently, communicate actions effectively, and elevate concerns as necessary.
• Mastery of qualitative and quantitative methods used to assess and improve complex management processes.
• Knowledge of data management and analytics to supervise management and trending of the Force Improvement database.
• Computer application skills, including spreadsheet analysis, database management (such as Excel, Jupiter/Advanta, and MS Teams), document manipulation and change tracking, archiving, and automated data processing tools and equipment.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with Navy enterprise stakeholders and broker agreements between them.
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects at varying stages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy that supports long-term mission success and builds warfighting capability and capacity.
• Manage the Force Improvement (FI) program.
• Identify and execute Fleet-level initiatives that promote continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, including initiatives related to training, qualifications, proficiency, leadership, and management.
• Coordinate with the Director of the Submarine Safety Office at least quarterly during the Hazard Review Board to ensure endorsed corrective recommendations meet their intended objectives, and provide updates at Command Executive Boards as directed.
• Serve as the Submarine Force Lessons Learned Manager.
• Manage the Submarine Force Lessons Learned database to make an accessible, user-friendly resource available to all crews.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of policies, tools, and frameworks that support organizational learning.
• Provide periodic Force Improvement updates to the Submarine Force through appropriate venues.
• Align Force learning programs with Fleet-wide goals, including readiness, operational excellence, and talent development.
• Remove barriers to Force Improvement initiatives and corrective actions across multiple echelons.
• Perform personnel management functions and provide direct administrative and technical supervision.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed